Nutrition Policy Specialist

 UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

The 3MDG Fund is financing the delivery of an integrated and essential package of maternal, new born and child health services across 34 townships in Myanmar (population coverage is over 4 million). This is being undertaken through nutrition specific work that includes access to preventive services such as the provision of micronutrients, deworming and immunization for mothers and children, and also increased access to curative services for young children and improved and promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and better feeding practices.

LIFT’s portfolio of nutrition work has grown considerably over the last 18 months and includes currently seven projects focused entirely on nutrition ($17 million) - including the provision of cash transfers for the first 1000 days of a child’s life - and many projects with nutrition-sensitive components in agriculture (including fisheries), water and sanitation, and social protection.

• Lead and develop UNOPS’ joined-up nutrition engagement (through 3MDG and LIFT) for a more coordinated cross-sectoral approach to address nutrition in Myanmar, specifically by:
  
  • Leading the development and implementation of UNOPS’ nutrition-related policy engagement in Myanmar.
  • Working closely with the United Nations Network on Nutrition and Food Security to develop joint UN policy briefs and position papers related to maternal and child nutrition.
  • Developing UNOPS, 3MDG and LIFT policy briefs and position papers related to maternal and child nutrition.
  • Directing and overseeing UNOPS-supported research on nutrition.
• Support, as appropriate, the Government of Myanmar in strengthening coordination on nutrition between the government and development partners, including donors, the United Nations, civil society and the private sector.
• Support, as appropriate, the Government of Myanmar to develop the nutrition evidence base across sectors and use it to inform national nutrition policy and action.
• Engage with Government of Myanmar and development partners on post-3MDG and post-LIFT architecture and funding for nutrition in Myanmar by identifying opportunities to align behind the Government of Myanmar’s vision for nutrition.
• Provide inputs for the preparation of 3MDG and LIFT’s annual and semi-annual reports as well as other updates as required.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
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• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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